Orioles exec hopes to add veteran pitcher

Summary of 2 articles · Updated Feb 1, 2014

The Baltimore Orioles still have some work to do before the start of spring training, and the first order of business appears to be adding a proven starting pitcher. Speaking Saturday at the team's annual FanFest, Duquette said, "We're going to see what w… (more)e can do to add a veteran pitcher between now and when spring training starts. While the Orioles are still kicking around some names in the designated-hitter market, particularly with Kendrys Morales still available, the team has been heavily rumored in talks with starters A.J. Duquette traded AL saves leader Jim Johnson to Oakland to reduce the team's payroll, and Baltimore also lost left fielder Nate McLouth, second baseman Brian Roberts and right-handed starter Scott Feldman to free agency.